Propulsion Systems Engineer

il y a 4 semaines


Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Exploration Company Temps plein
Job Title: Propulsion System Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Propulsion System Engineer to join our team at The Exploration Company. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a critical role in the development, testing, and validation of our propulsion system for Nyx Earth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and guide the team through the end-to-end development process of new or existing products or systems.
  • Transform system requirements into hardware concepts and trade implementation and architecture options.
  • Achieve conceptual and detailed performance calculations, systems analyses, and designs.
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to address interface requirements and resolve integration challenges.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Define and maintain an integrated development roadmap at system and subsystem levels.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • Over 3 years of related experience in storable propulsion system design, development, or testing.
  • Practical systems engineering mindset and approach.
  • Strong engineering fundamentals in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics.
  • Experience in fluid analyses using classical hand-calculations, and simulation software (1D tools or CFD).
  • Familiarity with industry standards (NASA or ECSS) applicable to space propulsion systems.
Why Join Us:
  • We're Agile - we make decisions fast while keeping our goals and systems in mind.
  • We're Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them.
  • We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It's a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.



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